Wright State Headlines
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Apr 22
Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1
Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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International Students
Branching out
Wright State changes model for recruiting international students
Wright State expands efforts to increase the diversity of its international student population. Continue reading
For the love of the game
Wright State soccer player Deri Corfe left his native England to continue to play the game that he loves in the United States. Continue reading
LEAP gives student and his family a unique summer experience
While Gustavo Santos took classes in Wright State’s LEAP Intensive English Program, his family got to experience American culture. Continue reading
Overseas opportunity
2019 Wright State grad Dhanashri Desai completes engineering internship at Ingersoll Rand in India
Dhanashri Desai, who graduated from Wright State in May with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, returned to her native India for a valuable internship. Continue reading
LEAP hosts international potluck to wrap up summer semester
LEAP Cultural Hours are designed to introduce international students to other cultures, meet new people and practice their English skills outside of class. Continue reading
Government grade
2019 Wright State dual-degree graduate Rahim Akrami embarks on a prestigious local government fellowship
Rahim Akrami, who graduated with master’s degrees in public administration and international and comparative politics, is serving a fellowship with the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Continue reading
No passports needed
“Trip Around the World” was the theme of this year’s Wright State International Festival, which celebrated its 35th year on April 27 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wright State International Festival to celebrate its 35th year on April 27 with Trip Around the World theme
The International Festival will be held Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Foreign affairs
Wright State ratcheting up efforts to recruit international students, expand education abroad
Wright State is expanding its efforts to recruit international students, enhance its Study Abroad Program, partner with faculty on internationalization efforts and build international components into the curriculum. Continue reading
Market value
Wright State business students help LEAP market pronunciation course to local international professionals
As part of a Small Business Marketing Planning course, Raj Soin College of Business students have developed a marketing plan for the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English Program. Continue reading
